There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 9m$39–92Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006 / ...
6h 32m$24–42Drive 127.5 mi
- Drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beachcar 127.5 mi
2h 20m$24–34Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
4h 48m$171–670Line 237 bus, bus, line 35 bus
- Take the bus from Chandler / Lankershim to Woodley / Saticoybus 237
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Cable St & Newport Avbus 35
7h 4m$67–132
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Downtown and arriving at Cable St & Newport Av via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios, Hollywood station to Ocean Beach. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood and Ocean Beach is 142 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach, including transfers.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Los Angeles Downtown station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA, USA and Ocean Beach, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Chandler / Lankershim to Woodley / Saticoy
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Cable St & Newport Av
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.
Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Universal Studios, Hollywood to Ocean Beach.
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